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Built In The Bluegrass

Built In The Bluegrass

Griffin Meredith, Tommy Lawson

A podcast highlighting the cool stuff made by manufacturers and creators in our own Kentucky backyard.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Built In The Bluegrass episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Built In The Bluegrass for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Built In The Bluegrass episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Built In The Bluegrass - Chris Naber of FirstBuild

Chris Naber of FirstBuild

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11/22/22 • 32 min

Please join us as we interview Chris Naber, Director of Product Development, of FirstBuild. FirstBuild is a Subsidiary of GE Appliances with a start-up feel. Located in Louisville, KY right on the corner of the University of Louisville. FirstBuild is focused on inventing what’s next for the home through a different process than the ordinary. They believe in co-creation with you! Anyone can share ideas, interact with them on social media about an idea, or even visit their location to share and work on an idea. With successes like the Opal Nugget Ice Maker, Arden Indoor Smoker, and Mella: The Smart Mushroom Fruiting Chamber already under their belt, we can’t wait to see what YOU and FirstBuild come up with next!

For more information about FirstBuild, visit firstbuild.com or follow them on all of their social media platforms!

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We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - Executives of Pittsburg Tank and Tower Group
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09/13/22 • 27 min

Please join us as we interview executives, Ben Johnston, Eric Gardner, and Chris Johnston, from Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group headquartered in Henderson, KY. PTTG designs, builds, and maintains tanks, communications towers, and support systems for our nation’s infrastructure. PTTG plays an integral role, not only in our nation’s infrastructure but also in 67 other countries around the world. PTTG is okay with being old school with many facets of their company except for one, their employees. In 2021, the Johnston family graciously created an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), transferring ownership to their employees and impacting their lives in an incredibly huge way. This is just one example of many that makes PTTG great. Great for their employees, their community, and great for Kentucky. If you would like more information about PTTG, visit https://www.pttg.com/. Here you can find out how to work with PTTG, work for PTTG, or just read their awesome story. We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.comFind all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com
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Built In The Bluegrass - Chad Rosen of Victory Hemp Foods

Chad Rosen of Victory Hemp Foods

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09/28/21 • 35 min

This week we are interviewing Chad Rosen, the founder of Victory Hemp Foods. Victory Hemp Foods creates highly functional, great-tasting hemp ingredients for super-nutritious, plant-based, vegetarian, and vegan foods. They have an interesting story to tell, along with news of raising $4.5 million in capital for their expansion, and why they are located in Kentucky.

Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass

We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - Mick Henderson of Commonwealth Agri-Energy
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06/15/21 • 43 min

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From corn and chicken feed to fuel ethanol, central Kentucky to Nashville, we discuss the story behind Commonwealth Agri-Energy. Join us as we interview Mick Henderson, General Manager of Commonwealth Agri-Energy headquartered in Hopkinsville, KY. For more information, you can visit commonwealthagrienergy.com or email Mick directly at [email protected].

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We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - Built In The Bluegrass Teaser

Built In The Bluegrass Teaser

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03/05/21 • 1 min

Join us as we highlight businesses and the individuals who create cool stuff in our own Kentucky backyard!Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com
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Built In The Bluegrass - John Mittel of Phocus

John Mittel of Phocus

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09/27/22 • 33 min

Please join us as we interview John Mittel, Co-Founder, of Phocus headquartered in Louisville, KY. Phocus is a tea-caffeinated sparkling water that was born from John Mittel and Tom O’Grady’s need for an alternative to energy drinks or soda. Phocus’ mission is to support healthy and productive lifestyles by eliminating the harmful impacts of sugar and sweeteners in beverages with their delicious, health-conscious, and thoughtfully caffeinated sparkling water. If you’re interested in an alternative to your energy boost selection, check out Phocus at your local grocer. You can also purchase Phocus online at www.drinkphocus.com. We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.comFind all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com
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Built In The Bluegrass - Darrell Huff of Huff Technologies Inc.
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07/20/21 • 33 min

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I want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass

We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - Greg Wilson of HempWood

Greg Wilson of HempWood

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01/09/24 • 36 min

Join us as we interview Greg Wilson, owner of Fibonacci LLC and Founder of HempWood. HempWood is located in Murray, Kentucky where the hemp industry was welcomed after the 2018 farm bill, and the first hemp seeds were planted in Kentucky. We talk with Greg about why he chose Kentucky as the home for HempWood, why hemp in the first place, and, most importantly, whether hemp is here to stay. HempWood is the only carbon-negative flooring currently on the market. Make sure to check them out and think about using HempWood for your next project!

You can find more information about HempWood at hempwood.com or contact [email protected].

HempWood Socials:

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Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass

We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - Steve Hardek of ZoomEssence

Steve Hardek of ZoomEssence

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06/22/21 • 34 min

Join us as we interview Chief Strategy Officer Steve Hardek of ZoomEssence. ZoomEssence, headquartered in Hebron, KY, engineers flavors, and food ingredients for companies all over the world with new innovative technologies. For more information about ZoomEssence go to zoomessence.com, call them at (844) 374-9666, email or call Steve directly at [email protected], and (859) 524-5974.

Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass

We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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Built In The Bluegrass - John-Mark Hack of Thoroughbred

John-Mark Hack of Thoroughbred

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12/06/22 • 32 min

Join us as we interview John-Mark Hack, Chief Strategy Officer of Thoroughbred and Vice-Chair of the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. Thoroughbred, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Lexington, KY, is a #onestopshop for #design, #engineering, and #construction. Because Thoroughbred has everything one needs under one roof, they can complete land development projects from site selection all the way to turnkey construction. Thoroughbred’s model allows the owner of the project to be in a revenue-producing position faster than traditional models.

We talk with John-Mark about how Thoroughbred has helped grow the Commonwealth. What Kentucky is doing to grow, and what opportunities Kentucky has to continue its economic growth.

Check out Thoroughbred at thoroughbredfirm.com to learn more about their firm

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We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

Find all Built In The Bluegrass links here https://linktr.ee/builtinthebluegrass

We want to take a moment to thank our partner – the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers. For over 100 years, KAM has served our state’s manufacturing industry through advocacy, workforce development, education, and training, as well as cost-saving benefits for members. Fighting for manufacturers is what KAM does best, representing the industry in both Frankfort and Washington, D.C. Whether it’s advocacy, offering shipping discounts, or group health insurance, KAM has its members covered. Learn more and become a member by visiting www.kam.us.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does Built In The Bluegrass have?

Built In The Bluegrass currently has 43 episodes available.

What topics does Built In The Bluegrass cover?

The podcast is about Bourbon, Machining, Podcasts, Education, Manufacturing and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Built In The Bluegrass?

The episode title 'Ben Mulling of TENTE Casters Inc' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Built In The Bluegrass?

The average episode length on Built In The Bluegrass is 27 minutes.

How often are episodes of Built In The Bluegrass released?

Episodes of Built In The Bluegrass are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Built In The Bluegrass?

The first episode of Built In The Bluegrass was released on Mar 5, 2021.

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